From the President`s desk - Harvard Business School Club of India

From the President’s desk
Vol.1, July ‘13
Dear HBS alum,
The last 3 months, as the new team has settled in, have been very
exciting. I am also looking forward to some of the special events that
have been planned to help connect the alumni group across India as
well as with Boston. In September 2013, we will have a unique
‘connected event’ that will link 6 cities in India with Boston for a
simultaneous, interactive discussion hosted by Dean Nitin Nohria of HBS.
It is the first time any HBS club is having an event of this sort, and we
hope to build on it in the future. In January 2014, we will have the
Annual Leadership gala, where we hope to get all alums from around
India to come together for half a day of discussions and a gala evening.
Please plan to come to both these events!
We also hope to use these two events to establish the theme for HBS in India. This theme is centered
around providing leadership in India across industries. We want to set up a series of interactions which are
aligned to the common purpose of building India- from mentoring young entrepreneurs to helping build and
groom leaders in areas ranging from business to politics to the social sector. We hope to get many of you
involved in making a difference in India, and to get your ideas on how we should do so in a systematic way.
We have a unique resource in the form of the HBS alumni group to make a positive difference in the
country. Over the next several months, we will use all possible forums, including the planned events, to
discuss how to operationalize this vision.
I look forward to an exciting set of meetings and discussions with you.
Adil Zainulbhai
President, HBS Club of India
Chairman, Mckinsey, India
Past events
HBS Club of India routinely organizes events along with the HBS India Research Center, Harvard Club of India,
Harvard Business Publishing and other Harvard affiliates. Some of the flagship events hosted so far in 2013 by
the HBS Club of India are:
• July marked the book launch of ‘Conquering the chaos’ by
HBS alum Ravi Venkatesan. The launch took place in various
cities and intense panel discussions were a part of these
launches. The panel consisted of prominent alums like Naina
Lal Kidwai and Adil Zainulbhai. The event took place in Mumbai,
Delhi and Bangalore through the month of July, 2013.
• HBS New Venture Contest had 8 applicants from India this
year, with 4 from for the Business track and 4 from the Social
Enterprise track. We had a winning team from each track travel
to Boston for the finals. Both teams faired well in Boston and
received excellent feedback for their ventures. All in all, a great
event for entrepreneurs and a great showing by the HBS Club
of India in this important global alumni event.
• The first South India social event of the HBS Club of India
was held on 7 May, 2013, after the new leadership team had
assumed office. The aim was to create a platform to enable
HBS alums in South India to connect. The event include mini
speeches by the Club and IRC committee members on industry,
economy and political leadership.
• Two inter-school social mixers were held in Mumbai and
Delhi. The mixer in Mumbai was held at White Owl, a new bar
in Lower Parel started by a fellow HBS alum, on 14 June, 2013.
Participating schools were HBS, INSEAD, Wharton and LBS. The
Delhi mixer was held at Smoke House Grill on 11 April, 2013.
Participating schools were HBS, Columbia, McGill, Yale,
Princeton, University of Chicago, LSE, Wharton, University of
Michigan, Oxford, Cambridge, Cornell, University of Toronto
and INSEAD.
Apart from these events, the HBS Club of India has also organized or co-organized the following events this year:
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Live in concert, Harvard Krokodiloes on 18 July, 2013 in Mumbai
Harvard's Gender Justice, Criminal Law and Curricular Reforms Conference on 12 July, 2013 in New Delhi
HBR webinar on ‘Reinventing You: Define Your Brand, Imagine Your Future’ with Dorie Clark on 14 May, 2013
HBS Club of India Board meeting on 7 May, 2013 in Bangalore
Interactive lecture on ‘Chasing Stars: Men versus Women’ on 17 April, 2013 in Mumbai
Interactive symposium on 'Education for the 21st Century' with Harvard GSE Professor Reimers on 25 March, 2013 in
Mumbai
Exclusive webinar on ‘Persuasive presentations’ with Nancy Duarte (CEO, Duarte, Inc.) on 21 March, 2013
Pan-Ivy Social and Art Preview: An Exclusive Art Preview with Acclaimed Artist Anjolie Ela Menon on 8 March, 2013 in
Mumbai
Discussions around Gurcharan Das’ book ‘Why does India Grow at Night?: The Difficulty of Executing Economic Reform’
on 20 February, 2013 in Mumbai
HBS Club of India Board meeting on 20 February, 2013 in Mumbai
HBS Virtual Learning Series featuring Prof. Howard Stevenson on ‘Five Surprising Things About Philanthropy’ on 7
February, 2013
Faculty presentation and networking event: Driving Profitable Growth in Turbulent Markets with Prof. Ranjay Gulati on 22
January, 2013 in Mumbai
Upcoming events
Gear up for an exciting time ahead with these upcoming events!
Meet-and-Greet in New Delhi
27 August, 2013, 7-10 pm
This event promises an evening of networking with fellow
HBS alums in the North region. This is a chance to interact
with the managing committee of the HBS Club of India as
well. This event will be held following the HBS Club of India
Board meeting in New Delhi.
Connected Leaders Dialog*
19 September, 2013, 6:30-8:30 pm
This is an interactive dialog between HBS Dean Nitin Nohria,
other HBS faculty, industry leaders and the HBS alumni of
India, powered by CISCO’s tele-presence technology. The
discussion will be around leadership in the Indian context
and the role of the HBS alumni in the renaissance of
business leadership that we are witnessing today.
HBS Dean Nitin Nohria
We will be discussing the need and the methods by which
our leadership can facilitate the creation of a more inclusive
India in the future, where the aspirations of all Indians are
met. Attend this event from Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore,
Hyderabad, Kolkatta or Pune or connect in through Webex.
HBS IRC Indian Advisory Board and Faculty meet
with alumni event in Mumbai
22 October, 2013, 6-10 pm
An evening social organized especially for the HBS alums
to interact with renowned HBS faculty including Felix
Oberholzer, Tarun Khanna and Stefan Thomke. Amongst
the Indian business leaders invited are Rahul Bajaj, Nadir
Godrej, Naina Lal Kidwai, Rajiv Mody, Ratan Tata, Ashish
Dhawan, Uday Kotak, Vikas Oberoi, Priya Paul, Paresh
Patel and Suneeta Reddy
Global Networking Night
23 October, 2013, 7-10 pm
Join fellow alumni for an informal evening of networking,
making new connections, seeing old friends and exploring
opportunities. The main purpose is to bring together HBS
alumni through a series of informal events in cities
throughout the world on the same date. Location(s) in
India are yet to be decided.
*Currently accepting RSVPs
To RSVP for any event, please send an email to indiahbs@gmail.com
India Research Center updates
The HBS India Research Center (IRC) was established in 2006.
Based in Mumbai, the IRC is plays an important role in catalyzing the
study and dissemination of management knowledge and thought
leadership. The IRC supports and enables HBS faculty members’
interest in studying the dynamic trends and rapid transformations
that are take place in the Indian economy.
The IRC aims to enhance the social capital of the region by bringing
the best of HBS management education to India through its
Executive Education programs. It also tries to extend the HBS
learning experience to deserving candidates through need-blind aid
for its Focus programs. The IRC serves as the conduit to strengthen
and extend HBS relationships with Indian business and academic
leaders. It fosters relationships with the HBS Club of India, the
Harvard Club of India, and facilitates HBS participation in various
industry forums.
Executive education programs
Dates (2013)
Managing and Transforming Professional Service Firms
Jan 15-18
Leading Growth through Customer Centricity
Mar 6-8
Leadership in Financial Organizations
Apr 16-19
Building a Global Enterprise in India
Apr 29-May 2
Improving Corporate Performance and Profitability
May 27-30
Aligning Strategy and Execution
Jun 11-14
Managing Family Businesses for Generational Success
Jun 24-27
Driving Growth through Innovation
Aug 19–22
Leadership and Corporate Accountability
Nov 18–21
Maximizing Your Leadership Potential
Dec 4–7
Highlights
Case studies
132
Research Projects
56
Conferences/round tables
6
Faculty visits
84
Individual study tours
14
Staff visits
30
Executive education attendees
1211
Countries
30
Programs
23
Scholarships
33
MBA students to India
391
Some new case studies
• Equitas Microfinance (B): Response to the Andhra Pradesh Crisis, V.G. Narayanan, V. Kasturi Rangan,
Vidhya Muthuram
• Equitas Microfinance (C): Advent of Regulation, V.G. Narayanan, V. Kasturi Rangan, Vidhya Muthuram
• EKO: Mobile Banking and Payments in India, Sunil Gupta, Rachna Tahilyani
• Transport Corporation of India (A): The Cross-selling Conundrum, V.G. Narayanan, Saloni Chaturvedi
• Transport Corporation of India (B): Choosing the Right Candidate, V.G. Narayanan, Saloni Chaturvedi
• Transport Corporation of India (C): Dealing with Shortcomings in Service Quality, V.G. Narayanan, Saloni
Chaturvedi
• Transport Corporation of India (D): Business Development across Divisions, V.G. Narayanan, Saloni
Chaturvedi
• Naina Lal Kidwai: Investing in Her Country, Boris Groysberg, Anjali Raina
• Growing Financial Services in India: Aditya Birla Financial Services Group, Paul M. Healy, Rachna Tahilyani
• Getit, Ramana Nanda
• Nalli Silk Sarees (A), V.G. Narayanan, Namrata Arora, Vidhya Muthuram
• Nalli Silk Sarees, Video supplement, V.G. Narayanan, Namrata Arora
From the Vice-President’s desk
Leading from the front!
The opportunity created by having over eight hundred HBS trained leaders in
this Country cannot be over-emphasized! At a critical juncture in the history
of our country, with the rupee seeking newer and newer lows and the
problems plaguing the infrastructure and manufacturing sectors multiplying,
it will need a superior brand of leadership – in politics, academia, business
and industry to pull the economy out of its morass and get the Indian flag
flying high again in the world arena.
We believe the HBS Club of India can make this happen! As the new
committee took over earlier this year, we felt the weight of responsibility– to
make a significant difference to the practice of leadership in the country. All
of us have experienced in our lives and careers the difference Harvard
Business School has made. My own company has embraced the concept of
ambidextrous innovation that I learnt in my AMP stint at HBS and doubled our CAGR in the last five years. I
am sure each one of us can draw deep into the inspiration that HBS has provided and can do our bit to serve
the leadership agenda that is needed so urgently in these troubled times.
The two events we have planned, the Connected Leaders Dialog in September 2013 and the Annual
Leadership Gala in January 2014 will give us all a chance to sharpen this agenda and I look forward to seeing
you there. We are committed to making change happen, for the country, for the school and of course for
everyone whose lives we will have the privilege to touch. Dean Nitin Nohria and his team in Boston have
been generous in their support and we now look forward to each one of you working with us to achieve all
the aspirations we have for the club. In the immortal words of Robert Frost, we “have promises to keep and
miles to go before we sleep.”
Dr. Ganesh Natarajan
Vice President, HBS Club of India
Vice Chairman and CEO, Zensar Technologies
Member of the Chairman’s Council of NASSCOM
Club appointments
Harmeer Dhaliwal
Administrator
Nishant Sharma
MBA 2006
Treasurer
MD, Kedaara Capital
Cauvery Patel
Director
Club information
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• Participate and contribute in a new leadership
movement that will span business, government and
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• Have special access to 'members only' events and
interact with Indian thought leaders and other
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• Interact with HBS faculty and HBS Club members
from all over the world
• Access to research produced by the HBS India
Research Center for a variety of industries
• Help in fulfilling HBS' mission to create world class
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national development
• Experience the joy of giving back to your school
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